During ITMA ASIA we shall exhibit such lightweight applications by a series of physical samples, as well as samples on the other end of the needled products spectrum with very large area weights of up to approx. 5,000 g/sqm used as acoustical panels for sound dampening or heat insulation purposes.

This latter product spectrum includes new highly attractive patterning capabilities through our 3D-Lofter technique which uses a method of additive manufacturing by feeding additional opened fibre onto the surface of a needled substrate to be bonded together via needling, in combination with the DILOUR structuring process. The coloured patterns provide modern and attractive designs by feeding a large array of coloured fibre in various amounts. By varying the mass in Machine and Cross directions, we are able to create a visual effect of “sliding colours” for example. Modern designers and architects get a unique tool to make use of these colourful effects and add visual appeal to any room; be it in homes, offices, hotels or large administrative buildings. The 3D-Lofter can also be applied when moulded car interior parts need to be formed at reduced fibre consumption levels to make lighter cars.

Also, the new card feeder IsoFeed VRS is capable to run lower web weights at increased evenness.

Separate from the aforementioned advancements, the “PowerPunch” is one of our latest needle loom models, designed to reduce the vibration experienced in a loom to a new level. Also, the new kinematic system “SuperPunch,” is a combination of two HyperPunch needle beam drive mechanisms, designed to enlarge the range of advance per stroke in an easy-to-reach mode at low costs, allowing high throughput at low drafts.

Our focus is the further modernization of overall needle punch technology. To increase throughput, quality and productivity, patterning capabilities and the range of weights from very low to very high. Needling is the ideal production technology which requires minimal energy and no water consumption at the same time.

Johann Phillipp Dilo, Dilo Group CEO

Our services at Dilo have been enlarged as well and include our new MODILOUS needle board system to reduce the costs associated with exchanging needles and maintaining needle boards. Get the latest on all these various improvements and modern aspects of Dilo needling technology at our booth.

— J.P. Dilo